Christmas time is one of the most romantic times of the year. If there's not mistletoe to be found, here are 12 cold weather date ideas to bring you and your significant other closer together this holiday season.

1. Take a walk to see the Christmas lights
   This is an oldie but a goodie. There's not much that's more romantic than taking a walk through the lights.
2. Play Christmas music and bake your favorite cookies
   What's sweeter than baking cookies like when you were a kid? Get the mixers out and break some eggs. But don't forget to taste test.
3. Build a blanket fort and watch your favorite Christmas movie.
   Throw on your favorite pajamas and build the best blanket fort anyone has ever seen. Just make sure that there's popcorn to watch a Christmas movie.
4. Go to the mall without shopping. People watch and enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
   While most people hate the mall around the holidays, and rightfully so, it can be a pretty fun place to be if you're not trying to shop. Get some Cinnabon and walk around the decorated stores watching people rush around while you just relax.
5. Go ice skating
   This might seem like an obvious choice, but it's a winter date classic. Lace up those skates, throw on a scarf, and get gliding with your significant other.
6. Have a snow day
   Just like when you were a kid, wake up early and go play in the snow. Or, if you prefer a late night adventure, have a snowball fight under the moon and streetlights. Go sledding together. Build a snowman. The possibilities are endless.
7. Go for a carriage ride
   This is easier if you live in a city, but a carriage ride through the lights is always romantic. Bundled up, it's a perfect opportunity to cuddle.
8. Experiment with different ways to make hot chocolate
   Try some with peppermint or caramel. Each of you can make a cup for the other and see which one is better.
9. Decorate the tree together
   This is another obvious Christmas-y choice.Have fun stringing the lights and hanging your ornaments.
10. Volunteer together
    If you're looking for something to do, why not give back to the community? Help out at a soup kitchen or take a turn ringing the bells for the Salvation Army. Nothing feels better than helping someone else.
11. Build a gingerbread house
    This goes along the same lines as baking cookies. Put on some Christmas music and decorate your dream house. You know, before you eat it.
12. Just hang out in front of the fire.
    If all else fails, just throw on some pajamas and cuddle up in front of the fire together.

The holiday season is a great time to be with your significant other. Don't let your dates get into a repetitive cycle. Just remember that the most important thing is that you're together during this wonderful time of year.